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Ukip’s call centre, set up in 2003 in a former bookmaker’s office near Ashford
station in Kent, has been described by Nigel Farage as the “single most
successful thing Ukip has ever done”.

It was designed to raise funds and bolster the party’s support, and Mr Farage
has said it raised at least £400,000 and doubled Ukip’s membership.

Staff worked from the phone numbers of people who had contacted local Ukip
offices, canvassing supporters and soliciting donations. However, it was the
source of controversy over its “aggressive telephone manner” and high
running costs.